Deportation Topic of SCOTUS Review

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear arguments that consider some terms related to deportation policy. The matters under review ask when the federal law that…


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Online Tool for Noncitizen Change of Address Submission Announced by ICE

An online option is being made available for noncitizens to submit their change of address information, per U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The online option gives…


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Inappropriate Use of TN Visa Subject of Lawsuit

A second lawsuit has been filed against an Alabama car parts manufacturer due to differences between the employment the individual was hired to fill and their ultimate employment.


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Point of Activation for Federal Asylum Protections Under Review

The moment at which the United States is required to process asylum seekers at the U.S. border is being contested by the Biden Administration. In 2021, a judge ruled that the…


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Gender Marker Self-Selection Updated by USCIS

Effective immediately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the Policy Manual specifying that self-identified gender markers are acceptable for individuals…


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Updates to Time Frames for Paper-Based Filings and Responses Announced by USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided clarity on what is considered timely filed for paper-based benefit requests and responses to a USCIS action if the due…


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USCIS Updates Validity Period for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the current signature requirement for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record is removed.…


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USCIS Opens New Service Center Focused on Humanitarian And Workload Cases

USCIS announced a new service center, the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) center provides virtual support for qualifying matter types…


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Work Permits For Highly Skilled Workers’ Spouses Upheld

An Obama-era policy that granted employment authorization for spouses of highly skilled foreign workers remains active. A federal judge determined that the policy allowing spouses…


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Our Perspective: H-1B Options If Not Selected in the FY 2024 Cap

Due to unprecedented demand and, in turn, a lower percentage of selection, many are now wondering what their next step is.  If you were not selected, this doesn’t have to be the…


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